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paperclip Synonyms

Another word for paperclip

Choosing another word for paperclip depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A small piece of bent wire or plastic used for holding several sheets of paper together temporarily.

Usage Example

"She used a silver clip to attach the receipt to the expense report."

Strongest
clip
Strong
fastener

• verb (Context 2)

To fasten or hold sheets of paper together using a small bent wire or plastic clip.

Usage Example

"Please clip the supporting documents to the back of your application form rather than stapling them."

Strongest
clip
Strong
fasten
attach

Opposites of paperclip

The opposite of paperclip shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

unclip
unfasten
detach
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• Nearby Words

paperboard
paperbound
paperboy
paperclip
paperer
papergirl
paperless

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Paperclip. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/paperclip
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